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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518.48, 715.68 and 311.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518.48, 715.68 and 311.48 is: 429.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518.48 : 715.68 = 311.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518.48/715.68 = 311.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518.48x = 715.68 × 311.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518.48x = 222,920.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,920.01/518.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 429.95

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